Saturday, June 24, 2017

Birthplace of Lopi

Birthplace of Lopi


This was taken at Álafoss, a few hundred yards from the modern Istex mill where Lopi Yarn is produced.

Álafoss

In the early days of the industry, in the late 19th century, this river ran with naturally warm water. The raw wools were washed in it.

Álafoss

Today, the original mill building houses a shop that sells Lopi–including the famous unspun yarns that are put up in little wheels.

Álafoss Yarn

Footnote: Across the path from the shop is a former swimming pool that became the recording studio for the band Sigur Rós.

Studio at Álafoss

Before this trip I wasnt a fan of either Lopi or Sigur Rós. Boy, did that change in a hurry.

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